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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,907.18, 8,861.67 and 2,010.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,907.18, 8,861.67 and 2,010.67 is: 3,016.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,907.18 : 8,861.67 = 2,010.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,907.18/8,861.67 = 2,010.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,907.18x = 8,861.67 × 2,010.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,907.18x = 17,817,906.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,817,906.12/5,907.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,016.31

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